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The Martial Arts Mirror: Going Inward
We often think that growth comes from the external; new skills, new achievements, new challenges. Passed on from generations before you....
Kyle Craik
Jul 26 min read


Practicing Courage: The Eye of The Storm
Courage is often mistaken for fearlessness. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned through martial arts, it’s that courage isn’t the...
Kyle Craik
Jun 124 min read


Stronger Than You Think: Training More Than Muscle
Strength isn’t just about lifting more, punching harder, or moving more explosively. True strength—the kind that carries you through...
Kyle Craik
Apr 33 min read


Overcoming Life's Challenges With Martial Arts
In today’s fast-paced world, many people—students and adults alike—struggle with stress, distractions, self-doubt, and social pressures....
Kyle Craik
Mar 264 min read


The Power of Positive Role Models: Shaping Development Through Martial Arts
We all know how important it is to have positive influences in our lives. From a young age, having a healthy role model makes a world of...
Kyle Craik
Oct 15, 20247 min read


Beyond Fear: Building Self-Trust
Trusting yourself is one of the most powerful lessons you can learn, and there’s been no better teacher for me than my experience of...
Kyle Craik
Sep 3, 20246 min read


Grit Over Talent: The Power of Perseverance in Achieving Success
“We will either find a way or make one.” This phrase perfectly encapsulates the mindset that has guided me through every challenge, every...
Kyle Craik
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Hollow Victories: How Integrity Defines Success
What does it mean to truly win? Is it the trophy in your hand, the applause from the crowd, or the praise from the judges? Or is it...
Kyle Craik
Aug 15, 20244 min read


Unleashing Willpower: How Martial Arts Training Helps Build Mental Resilience
Willpower: the force that empowers us to control our actions, emotions, and urges. It's something many of us wish we had more of,...
Kyle Craik
May 24, 20243 min read


Why Purpose Outweighs Your Goals
Achieving a long-focused goal often comes with a mix of emotions—pride, satisfaction, and sometimes, a surprising sense of emptiness. For...
Kyle Craik
Apr 18, 20244 min read


The Power of Discipline: Invest in you
Discipline is often associated with the ability to do difficult things, but is that really what it is? I believe it's so much more than...
Kyle Craik
Apr 11, 20244 min read


The Power of Mentorship: Shaping Futures
They say that we become the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Think about this in your own life for a moment. Who...
Kyle Craik
Mar 26, 20243 min read


True Champions: Transferrable Lessons From Competition
In the world of martial arts, the term "champion" often conjures images of athletes standing on podiums, medals around their necks,...
Kyle Craik
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Re-define Accountability: Celebration, Push Back, and Community
Growth is hard. Setting and achieving goals in life, even the most apparently simple of targets to hit, is often met with an array of...
Kyle Craik
Feb 7, 20244 min read


Create More Success Using These Martial Arts Principles In Your Own Life
If you're familiar with me, you know that martial arts is not just a hobby but a way of life. Its profound impact has transcended every...
Kyle Craik
Dec 27, 20234 min read


Get Unstuck: Your Journey to Rediscovery
Have you ever felt a little lost on your path, uncertain of your purpose? Life has a way of throwing us off course, and societal...
Kyle Craik
Nov 6, 20235 min read


Elevate Your Wellness Through Community
As a wellness and martial arts coach, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of surrounding oneself with an uplifting and...
Kyle Craik
Sep 21, 20235 min read


Teaching Conflict Resolution: Martial Arts as a Tool for Positive Communication in Parenting
Fatherhood is a journey filled with joys and challenges, and one of the most important skills parents can impart to their children is...
Kyle Craik
Sep 1, 20236 min read


Embracing Failure: Martial Arts Lessons in Teaching Resilience to Children
Life has a way of throwing us off balance. It can be a rough journey at times, filled with ups and downs. As parents, it can be...
Kyle Craik
Aug 30, 20235 min read
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